RAF Sedgeford was a Royal Air Force airfield, located in the East of England county of Norfolk, East Anglia. History RAF Sedgeford was used as an airfield in the First World War, as a satellite airfield (officially called "Night Landing Grounds") of RAF Great Yarmouth. First World War During the First World War, the airfield was used for home defence duties, and was initially attached to the Royal Navy. By 1916, the Royal Flying Corps, a precursor to the current Royal Air Force, took over the facilities. After the conclusion of the war, RAF Sedgeford was abandoned around 1919 to 1920. Units No. 3 Fighting School No. 7 Training Squadron No. 9 Training Squadron No. 13 Squadron RAF 24th Aero Squadron No. 45 Squadron RAF No. 53 Reserve Squadron No. 64 Squadron RAF No. 65 Reserve Squadron No. 65 Training Squadron No. 72 Squadron RAF No. 87 Squadron RAF No. 110 Squadron RAF No. 122 Squadron RAF Second World War RAF Sedgeford was reused during the Second World War, when it was classified as a 'Q-type' and 'K-type' bombing decoy. The buildings and hangars on site made it a dummy airfield, which prevented nearby, functional airfields from being bombed by enemy bombers. At night, the airfield was lighted up, and made to look like an active airfield in order to trick the enemy, again to prevent nearby airfields from being bombed. Official records recorded RAF Sedgeford to be in operation from June 1940 to August 1942. Present state Smaller buildings, dating back to the First World War, survive, as does an air raid shelter that was built during the Second World War. See also List of former Royal Air Force stations References External links Approximate location of RAF Sedgeford Sedgeford